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Intensive Food Safety Checks Underway Ahead of Holidays

Published December 30, 2025, 11:09
Intensive Food Safety Checks Underway Ahead of Holidays

The Ministry of Health has expressed its satisfaction with the compliance of food safety and hygiene regulations, as part of the intensive checks being carried out ahead of the holidays. The Deputy Director General of the Ministry, Elisavet Konstantinou, visited supermarkets in Engomi, where she found that most stores fully comply with the regulations. The checks, which began on December 8th and will continue until December 31st, 2025, focus on food safety and hygiene. Minor omissions were found in rare cases, for which immediate recommendations were given, and food withdrawals were carried out where necessary. The Ministry assures the public that public health is fully protected.